The Greatest Guitar Recording Amp of All Time 

Sounds incredible! My nephew managed a trash company a few years back. Someone had thrown a ‘64 Princeton Reverb in the garbage. When the truck came in my nephew snagged it and brought it home. He put a 3 prong cord on it and I bought a Jensen speaker for it. Plugged it in and sounded awesome. He gave it to me as a gift. How cool is that?

Man that les paul through the princeton sounds incredible

That 64 Fender Princeton Reverb sounds incredible. The tone that you get from your guitars and amps is amazing!!!

I'm an old blues harp player who played out of a 64 Princeton Reverb. With a little tube tweaking it's one of the best harp amps there is. 👍😎👍

That reverb creates a wonderful nostalgic, melancholy sound, like remembering a favourite place from your childhood you haven’t seen for years.

I collected amplifiers from the 70s up to a few years ago. I had over 100 old Fender and other famous amps. I only held on to 3. The 64 Princeton Reverb, the 58 Tweed Champ and Deluxe Fenders. In my opinion, they are the most beautiful and versatile sounding amps ever made. There use in famous recordings is prolific. This video really accurately reflects the rich tone of the PR. There wasn’t a studio in Nashville or LA they did not have one.Thank you

You've got the best strat sound on the whole internet, of course, in my opinion. Cheers

I’m lucky enough to have grown up playing my Dads 67 Princeton Reverb. I still have it to this day and the tones in this video are the sounds of my soul. There’s something very deep and emotional about this amp. It’s very humbling and soul stirring. No other amp like it in my opinion.

I'm so glad you decided to restore this Princeton and bring it back to life. Sounds incredible! The Fender Reverb amp was one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Cheers Matthew

Matthew You are an incredible musician. I can’t overstate how well you bring out the best of your instruments. I enjoy your projects and demo’s. Truly joyful. Thanks man!

Sounds magical with both strat and les paul. Simply stunning sound.

I can't express how pleasing it is to an old school metal guy to see a young guy playing old school Blues Rock with authority and confidence. Great job!

Another great video showing off some gorgeous pieces of gear. Thank you for sharing these pieces of history with us, and the fact that you’re a massively talented player makes it all the more enjoyable. Still eagerly awaiting the debut record! ;)

Sounds so sweet. That reverb is to die for. I love the cranked tones too and there aren't many fenders I can say that for.

Thanks for sharing your inspirations with us. Love the way you play, always sounds good! Thanks to Joel for keeping history alive and sounding as good as ever!

that is remarkable. you'd think old equipment would sound rubbish, but instead it's beautiful - and that from a compressed youtube soundfile. quite remarkable

Amazing amp. I scored a pre-CBS late 1964 deluxe reverb and I totally love it. I just love the good ol' blackface sound

Just built a Princeton for this tone, prices are outrageous but it’s such an awesome amp!

This is one of the best Princeton reverb videos I have seen! Great job with the tones and the playing.

It doesn't get any better than your Les Paul with P90s and your original Princeton Reverb. I have the same combination. I'm 80 years old and have played and/or owned at least 50 different amps. This one is my favorite. I also love P90s best of all. The Princeton also sounds good with my Fat 60s Strat pickups, and the Gibson Burstbuckers, but the P90s are something else. Very well done.

Hard to beat a pair of 6V6's driven hard. Really enjoy seeing your videos drop on YT, great playing with soul beyond your years!

Neat story. Ozzy said when he was auditioning guitar players in L. A. for his 1st band all these guys were bringing in stack amps. Then Randy Rhodes showed up with this little Princeton amp and they laughed. Until they heard him play.

mesmerizing playing as always, Matthew. Love your video style, your commitment to vintage, and all the rest of it. cheers

Yes, the sound of the amp combined with those guitars IS fantastic but let's also appreciate the amazing playing from Matthew - those fingers are where the true magic is happening. Such incredible feel and soulful playing for one so young - awesome talent. Thank you for helping keep great guitar playing alive in 2022! 👍👏

This '64 Princeton Reverb really does sound the biz! Well worth restoring, evidently in the sounds. Especially cool with the various drop tunings you like to use, Matthew. It really exploits the sonic 'meat' in the timbres of this classic amp. Lovely playing as ever. We still hope for peace.. ✌️🎶🌟👍

That strat bridge tone with the tremolo is one of the best tones I've ever heard, good god

Love your Priceton Reverb Vintage Amp you restored, sounds better than any Princeton I've ever heard. Am 68, raised in musical family, been addicted & playing since I was 6. I attribute my good health & happiness to my addiction for playing. I'm an introvert and my love for learning & playing truly a passion. I see & hear these symptoms in your videos. I've played in 4 countries in my life, but enjoy playing at home more than anywhere. The learning obsession is under control for best of the best that inspires me. Not into drugs & actually not prescribed any medications. Been personable to let you know your high on my list of the greatest guitarist I've encountered. Much respect& admiration & respect for your distinguishing love for your art. Live long, prosper & hope you continue your postings. Your fan here in southeast Texas. Samuel P. Wedgeworth

Great hearing this amp. Looking forward to upcoming videos.

I love your videos. I play everyday and I love looking at all the vintage guitars and amps . I will never be able to afford one of them but I love to watch them. Keep the content coming 🎸 🔥

Nice to see a young guy playing those old gems with such virtuosity. Bravo

Great sounds from both guitars and amp settings. Love your style, helluva guitarist! Keep the great videos and music!

As a tech who works on these old amps, I often tell people that buying an old Fender is a better buy than a newer one, and more than worth the cost to bring back to life. I currently have an old Bassman head sitting on my bench, and this video reminded me to dig up a small terminal strip that we don't have at the shop to finish the repair!

Love the videos. Those guitars and your playing are amazing.

Great videos man, and great playing. You NEED to be in a band with that tone you’ve got.

INCREDIBLE, JUST INCREDIBLE! I love your tone and your examples to bring out the best in your Fender collection!

Absolutely amazing sounding AMP Matt, and your guitar playing is incredible too mat well done ☺

Wow...just the most beautiful fender tone.

Loved getting an insight into how you record your sounds, your tone is always killer and this time is no exception

Such sweet tone Matthew! Sounds awesome. Love your tone and playing in these videos.

Matt keep it coming love it all

Man I loved the sound of that Les Paul. With the Princeton it is just killer.

Those amps were Duane Allman's go to choice in his sideman days at Muscle Shoals. If you listen to any of the stuff he did in those days, you're hearing that same amp. Check out "Hey Jude" with Wilson Pickett. The outro at the end is brother Duane wailin` away on a black face Princeton Reverb.

Dam that tune at the end sounded sweet it gave me goosebumps, I love all that open style playing and it’s motivated me to delve into it more, cheers fella and god bless my friend.

Very nice demo, enjoyed the tone differences using both styles of guitars, and for showing the settings you chose to use

Very wise to save the original reverb tank. The metals used in modern versions are not the same. Great find Matthew, sounds fantastic.

Man, tuned down that half step on the Gibson, the tone on The Weight sounded incredible! Great amp, great guitars, even better playing. Nice work, Matthew.

Sweet addition to the tone making machine that you've become! Congrats on the acquisition, enjoy that one for the rest of your life for sure it sounds great.

Beautiful tone and beautiful playing!

Two comments: Firstly, you have to have experience and passion to chase down these amazing gear finds. And the percentage of people who can coax these tear-inducing sounds out of it is below 1. Secondly, this young man needs to be in a band that can properly back him.

The speaker was definitely going to be replaced because of the common problem with the disintegration of the surround material used to attach cone to the frame. I noticed it happening to so many speakers made before the 90s, it probably still happens to speakers unless they are using a different material. But I stopped repairing and building speakers in the last ten years ago, and the speakers I made for myself ten years ago still have a good surround material so far. That's probably the most common problem I've seen over the years. Cleaning the circuit board(s), potentiometers, and switches and physically looking at the board(s) and making sure that the solder joints, you could find a cold solder joint or one that the component lead through the board wasn't allowed for the solder to flow correctly and the lead isn't actually soldered to the pad, but it still worked or could be intermittent. The smd (surface mount device) chips can act weird or not at all just by dust or something that is between their leads and changes the state because it's conducting where it shouldn't be. A toothbrush is good for cleaning between the leads, and isopropyl alcohol is a definite cleaner, it evaporates and doesn't leave a residue. I haven't been able to find the 90 percent isopropyl alcohol, but the 70 percent is good enough, and a good sprayer of contact and surrounding things that can be damaged by the type you are using, a contact cleaner that I thought was the best was Blue Shower, but DO NOT USE BLUE SHOWER G3 BECAUSE IT DAMAGES PLASTIC, and never use WD4O because it is actually conductive and leaves a residue and makes it build up dust, dirt and other stuff you don't want.

Another gem of a video! Thanks for uploading.

Non musician here. Just love guitars. The sound & tones, plus your amazing guitar playing was amazing. Thank you so much.👌🙌

Some of your concerts in Italy would be nice!! 🎸👍🎸 Fantastic sound!!

Capacitor in the reverb tank? Huh. Never heard of a capacitor in a reverb tank... Great playing and those are some sweet amps!

That knocked me off my feet. That's an amazing sound and great playing!!

sick tones from the 60s-70s I love and dig with you and that amp! Thank you for sharing brother!

Love you Matthew 🤟 greetings from Italy 👍

“Every tone that comes out of this thing sounds like a record…” That’s all that needs to be said. :)

You are .,and have been quite an influence on me.,not to mention an inspiration to my guitar journey of 40 something yrs..I have picked up little nuances and licks since I found you bout 4or5 yrs ago...thanks Matthew.

Man that amp is butter! Awesome tone and I love the way it just seems to fill the room

I have a 67 Princeton reverb they sound fantastic love the tone of both guitars sounds epic! I play gibson but man that 59 strat sounds good.

That Les Paul sound amazing

Inspiring man! Keep doin your thing keepin that tone and sound goin what our generation of music needs

I gotta say its refreshing watching this video with alot of rhythm playing. Alot of vids today are just licks. You scored with that amp Matt.

Fender sure got it right! I own 4 vintage Gibson amps but 3 had to have circuits modified to bring out the best tones. 🎵🎶 I’m pretty sure all my amps and the mods still cost less than that beauty. That is a gem.💎

My 79 is my main amp. It’s bar none the greatest amp I’ve ever owned. I use it for everything. Mainly with my tele.

I bought an early 70's Princeton Reverb in 1986... Absolutely love it! Thanks for the details and demo!

This is evidence. Add a great guitar, a great amp, and a talented player and you get awesome tone. Like right here!

Man I do love the amplifier videos. My guitar and I are best friends but the amp is what we pick up chicks in.

“Add a touch of reverb” *proceeds to add a metric ass-ton of reverb* Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well.

Superb chops as usual dude. Loving your posts.

Your vintage gear sounds are incredible mate .No modern gear comes close .Thankyou

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. That Les Paul Special is his best sounding guitar. I literally think he was destined to have it, it sounds so good. Even though he’s such a Fender guy.

Finest amp I ever owned was a '64 Princeton Reverb and selling it was the biggest mistake I've ever made when it comes to buying/selling guitars. The Reverb was hands down the best I've ever heard in a Fender combo. It couldn't be any wetter if I played it underwater. Nothing has even come close in the days since. Some time I just hate myself.

God that strat tone is absolutely nuts. Gave me goosebumps all over.

You have a great feeling for the guitar, it makes my heart catch. You have a future in your hands! Love it!

2 incredible sounding guitars, 1 incredible sounding amp and 1 incredible player. THE END.

Princeton and Super Reverb are my two favorite amps! There is a great amp tech in Memphis TN that knows his stuff. Lyle from Psionic audio is amazing for anyone in the TN area. Check his RU-vid channel out. Great video keep them coming!

Sounds fabulous by itself! Of course in a mix you would cut more low end but to hear the entire spectrum of the guitar thru the amp is delightful! Thanks for effort with this!

Absolutely amazing sound, keep up the good work.

Very nice Matthew. That Strat was singing. The LP P-90’s I always like them. Was thinking I need a Fender reverb amp. Considering a twin, but I’ll check out the Princeton. It could be a good choice. Thanks

There aren't any capacitors in a Reverb tank. Did you mean you had the transducer replaced?? Because the only electronic parts in a tank are the transducers, the rest of it is all Springs and wires.

Wow these sounds ! After seeing many videos, yours is the only one that conviced me to buy one

Your playing just has soo much feeling!

I live in Norman and I have a 1970 Twin Reverb I don’t know what to do with because I bought it in England so it’s got the wrong power supply on it. Maybe I can take mine to the same guy

Everything built in 1964 was great

Those last 2,5 minutes of playing is some of the best I ever heard - both melodically and soundwise.

I have a '66, and I agree with everything you say about these amps. I'll never give it up. It's simply the best.

Nothing better than a Princeton! I had blackface '66 but sold it regrettably. Since then I just recently bought a Laney L5T112 5 watt 1x12 as I don't have a genuine British Class A amp in the arsenal with a real Celestion to boot. This thing is a HUGE 5 watts that reminds me of the Princeton's lush, warm and creamy tone, along with as much volume or even more. Keep her and never let 'er go! And, one of my fave showcases of a Princeton live in action was Kenny Vaughan with Marty Stuart slaying it with a Tele on Letterman ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cx_l9kLxycw.html

I own a Princeton 68 Limited Edition Reissue. Its awesome! I wish I could like your video again! So inspiring!

Beautiful sounds!

Ok Matthew!!!!! My favourite video BY FAR for 2022!! THANKS!!! from the most crazy with princetons guy from Greece!!!

Every time you bring out the LP Special, awesome chill groovy chord progressions come out :)

Amazing work as always

Man, that sounds amazing. That Les Paul sounds out of this world.

Matthew that tone on that Les Paul is killer. Man I've heard so many great recordings over the years with that tone it just sounds good and I'll let the strap do it too but that Les Paul man that's sweet thanks for everything you do bro

Amazing Video Mathew! I agree that the Princeton reverbs are inspiring to play. My grandpa is letting me borrow his reissue one and I love it. He also owns one from 1976. I believe it has a replaced speaker but man that thing sounds amazing. I love that you say it's a great recording amp too! the few times I've gone to the studio it's always been my Strat with the studio's Princeton.

I literally love your channel

I love the tone of these amps, that one is truly a gem. I really like your guitar playing as wall. Very nice feel. Would be fun to have a session with you. Thanks for sharing. Dean

Jesus Matthew that was just out of this world. Your playing transported me. Thank you for being such a fantastic CONDUIT. It's120am Friday here in Manhattan and i don't want to go to sleep. I just want to pick up my 2022 FF flamed maple 338 and just play and play and play unplugged.😊❤🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎸🔊